The panel and the crowd evaluate the expanding industry of specialty foods. Pickle Licious, a retail store that sells pickles, olives, and other various spreads; Mr. Green Tea, a multigenerational family business that makes exotic desserts; and Heartbreaking Dawns, a hot sauce and fiery foods company, all compete for the $50,000 prize. Guest Expert: Elizabeth Chambers.

Meet the Contestants

Robyn Samra is "The Pickle Lady." She's been in the pickle business for over 20 years. Her company, Pickle Licious, specializes in homemade pickles, pickled vegetables, and olive mixes as well as homemade relishes, olive tapenades & hummus. On some days you can find chocolate-covered pickles and pickle-flavored gum in the NJ retail shop. You can also find Pickle Licious products online and in farmers markets in NY, NJ and PA.

Mr. Green Tea Ice Cream Co. manufactures and distributes handcrafted exotically-flavored desserts and ice creams. They have been creating their signature flavors, green tea, red bean & ginger ice cream for nearly 50 years. Mr. Green Tea recently launched pint-sized containers into the retail market and they're now available in over 300 supermarkets and grocery stores. Mr. Green Tea is a family run business owned by the Emanuele family.

Heartbreaking Dawns is a hot sauce company that creates all-natural artisan sauces and spice blends. It is owned by husband and wife team, Johnny and Nicole McLaughlin. The couple began by growing hot peppers in their garden, then they started selling hot sauce at local festivals and now their sauces can be found in 14 different countries. The company was founded in 2008.

Once stay-at-home mom, Kendra Scott, a panelist on CNBC Prime's "Crowd Rules," shares how she turned $500 into a multi-million-dollar jewelry empire that now spans the globe. The CEO and "mompreneur" also offers up advice about starting a new business and balancing work with family.